vehicles per shift, with the potential to scale to 100,000 units. GML will also integrate EV production with capacity for over 7,000 EVs annually, expandable to 12,000. The expansion will create 1,000 direct and 4,500 indirect jobs. The company plans to implement AI and Industry 4.0 technologies by 2026 and reinforce its national logistics network, which already supplies 63 dealerships. GML emphasizes its local roots, aiming to become the only au...

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he product is developed on the Full Monocoque chassis platform, powered by an engine, mated with a 5-speed manual transmission that meets Euro 5 emission standards. Speaking at the event, Kim Long Motor said its assembly plant has the goal of achieving a localization rate of more than 90% before Q2/2026. On November 15, FUTA Group, Kim Long Motor, and Dongfeng Dana Axle officially reached a strategic cooperation agreement regarding technology tra...

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O 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949. The factory is expected to create approximately 6,000 direct jobs in its initial phase, with the potential to scale up to 15,000. It also serves as a catalyst for building a localized supply chain, with a goal of achieving over 80% localization of EV components by 2026....

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Stellantis, FCA Italy, Cassino Plant Lancia/Chrysler Delta (-2000, 2008-2014); Fiat Bravo (2007-2014), Fiat Croma (2005-2010); Alfa Romeo Giulietta (2010-2020), Giulia (2016-), SUV Stelvio (2017-), EV Giulia (STLA Large, 2026-planning), EV Stelvio (STLA Large, 2025-planning); Maserati D-SUV Grecale (2022- ), EV Grecale Folgore EV (2023-), EV Grecale (STLA Large, 2027-planning); PHEV Giulia (2026 planning-), PHEV Stelvio (2025 planning-); Stell...

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Minghua de Mexico designated by North American EV manufacturer for exterior trim project Minghua de Mexico, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jiangnan Mould & Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. (JMPT), was recently designated by a North American EV manufacturer for an exterior trim project. According to the customer’s plan, the project is expected to start mass production in January 2026, with a lifecycle of 5 years, an estimated total sales volume of 36...

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Lexus (Shanghai) New Energy Co., Ltd. Lexus: EV (2027-planning); Battery (2027-planning); Toyota's Shanghai plant, to develop and produce Lexus EV models, production scheduled to begin from 2027 onwards Production Capacity (year): Vehicle 100,000 units / year (2027-planning) - On June 27, 2025, the project started construction and is expected to be completed in August 2026 and start production in 2027. - On April 22 2025, the Shanghai Municipal G...

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million due to the deconsolidation of the chassis systems and modules product line, which was integrated into ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules, a JV with Hon Hai Technoogy Group (Foxconn). The company is investing approximately EUR 18 billion (about JPY 3 trillion) over the three years through the end of 2026, concentrating its management resources on electrification and SDVs. Jointly developing AI algorithms for autonomous driving with Infineon Techno...

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a) Innova Crysta (India) Corolla Altis (India) Camry (India) Axela (Mazda3) S3 (Taiwan) Civic Sedan NV350 Caravan Wagon N-BOX + N-BOX + Custom N-BOX Slash Custom N-ONE Premium Tourer N-ONE Tourer 2012 2009 2008 2010 2013 2011 2014 2015 2016 2024 2023 2022 2021 2025 2020 2019 2017 2009 TMS 2009 JSAE 2026 2018 Rear lamp LED rear lamp Rearlamp with MicroOptics Rear combination lamp Stop lighting Rear lamp (with LED) Rear lamp bulb Reversing lamp LED...

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ile receiving wage increases, are still awaiting an inaugural contract. GM and LG are building a battery plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, that will open in early 2024, followed by another in the Lansing, Michigan area. GM is also opening a battery plant in New Carlisle, Indiana, with Samsung SDI in 2026. On October 30, GM and the UAW reached a tentative agreement that will allow for the joint-venture workforce at the Ultium Cells Ohio plant to vo...

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automotive electronic parts (AEP), mainly electronic control units. In the future, it will also make components for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving system (ADS) sensors. The trail production is expected to start by the end of 2025, with full-scale production set for 2026. The plant will have a maximum annual capacity of 3.5 million control units, using seven fully automated assembly and testing lines in a cleanroo...

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a Continental and SAS Automotive Systems develop new commercial vehicle cockpit Faurecia opens new lab at TechCenter in France Mitsubishi Chemical and Faurecia tie up to develop bioplastics Faurecia and the Fraunhofer ICT to collaborate on automotive composites Faurecia to offer EUR 400 million of 2026 sustainability-linked notes Forvia participates in CIIE Faurecia gets funding for development of new generation of hydrogen tanks Schaeffler and ...

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gets will tighten progressively each year, encouraging the supply of more fuel-efficient or low-emission vehicles to reduce overall CO2 output across the national fleet. The first performance period runs from July 1 to December 31, 2025, with interim emissions values (IEVs) to be issued in February 2026. Further information and guidance are available on the newly launched NVES Regulator official website. (From Australia NVES Regulator homepage / ...

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na) ONE (4WD) (China) UNI-T (FF) (China) CS75 PLUS (FF) (China) VF e36 (Vietnam) Macchiato PHEV (FF) (China) Macchiato DHT (FF) (China) LX500d S60 (USA) V60 (Sweden) XC60 (Sweden) V90 (Sweden) XC90 (Sweden) ET7 (4WD) (China) 2008 2010 2011 2012 2009 2013 2014 2015 2020 2019 2021 2022 2024 2023 2025 2026 2016 2017 2009 JSAE 2018 Head up display (HUD) Head-up display (HUD) (Optional) Combiner head up display Windshield head up display (W-HUD) AR he...

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re-related delays Stellantis idles production in Canadian, Mexican, U.S. plants over new tariffs Stellantis planning to not dismiss employees at Toluca plant with production halt Stellantis to pause Detroit Assembly Complex production, restart Windsor Assembly Jeep releases image, video of upcoming 2026 Cherokee ahead of debut On September 1, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced it is ending production of the current-generation Fiat 500 and 500e e...

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ix-part electrified line-up arriving this summer. Following the decision to not invest in Euro 7 for passenger cars, Nissan will not introduce any new pure internal combustion engine-powered passenger cars in Europe from 2023. Nissan expects 75% of its sales mix in the region to be electrified by FY2026, with the ambition to reach 100% by the end of the decade. JUKE Hybrid features a multi-modal powertrain and smart gearbox offering pure-electric...

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three years of activity. D-Hub, led by QEV Technologies and Btech, will create a working group to boost hiring in 2023 and 2024, thus ensuring the relocation of the former Nissan workforce in the shortest possible time. D-Hub will start production in early 2024 and expects to reach 60,000 units by 2026. The Hub Factory will start with two key projects: the production of ZEROID, and the relaunch of the EBRO brand. QEV Technologies will manufactur...

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Ram expands Ram 2500 Heavy Duty sport truck offerings for 2026 On June 30, Ram introduced two new Heavy Duty models to its expanding sport truck lineup. Black Express and Warlock variants of the Ram 2500 are now open for orders with availability at U.S. dealerships in Q3 2025. The two new sport truck offerings are assembled in Saltillo, Mexico. “The Ram 2500 Black Express and Warlock offer an attractive price with custom appearance, while build...

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Mazda teases all-new 2026 CX-5 ahead of debut on July 10 On July 1, Mazda North American Operations announced that it will unveil the all-new 2026 CX-5 on July 10 at 1:00 AM PT. Crafted to fit urban and active lifestyles, the all-new 2026 CX-5 is intended for both life-long customers and those new to Mazda. Mazda included teaser shots of the new CX-5 side view in its release. Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California,...

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orms.  The partnership includes a multi-year production award from major Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturers. It will support both high-volume domestic output and international expansion. Initial manufacturing will take place in Xi’an and Wuhan, with test fleets set to begin field trials in 2026. (Based on Garrett Motion Inc. press release dated April 23, 2025) Garrett Motion Inc. (Garrett Motion) will present further details of its high-...

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